Lantern tours at Ephrata Cloister

Even though Christmas is officially over, Christmas-related activities in the area will continue for at least another week. One interesting — and historically informative— special event will take place at the Ephrata Cloister in Ephrata each night from December 22-29.

The tours take guests back in time to visit the cloister as it may have appeared in the 1700s. Each year’s story offers a cast of junior and senior high school students playing the roles that bring history to life. A different story is presented each year.

The hour-long tours are presented from 6 or 6:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. with tours leaving on the hour and half-hour. Reservations are required. Visits to five buildings on the Cloister grounds are included in the tours.